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The engineering and utilization of biocomposites is a research field of major scientific and industrial interest worldwide. The biocomposite area is extensive and spans from structured and solid biocomposites (e.g., reinforced bioabsorbable polymers), films (e.g., antimicrobial barriers), to soft biocomposites (e.g., use of alginates, collagen and nanocellulose as components in bioinks for 3D bioprinting). Key aspects in this respect are the appropriate engineering and production of biomaterials, nanofibres, bioplastics, their functionalization enabling intelligent and active materials, processes for effective manufacturing of biocomposites and the corresponding characterization for understanding their properties.The current Special Issue emphasizes the bio-technological engineering of novel biomaterials and biocomposites, considering also important safety aspects in the production and use of bio- and nanomaterials.

Biocompatibility --- Microbiology --- Cellulose --- 3D Printing --- Encapsulation --- Surface modification --- Scaffolds

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Three-dimensional printing is a futuristic technology capable of transforming the ways in which we make components and devices. It is almost certain that this technique will find its niche in the manufacturing sector in the very near future. In view of the growing importance of 3D printing, this book addresses key issues related to emerging science and technology in this area. Detailed and informative articles are presented in relation to a wide variety of materials, including those based on critical engineering metals such as aluminum, magnesium, titanium and composites. Advances in various techniques, such as electron beam melting and selective laser melting are discussed. Of key importance in the area of materials science is the end properties of the materials following processing. Accordingly, the articles presented critically discuss the effects of microstructural features such as porosity, forming defects and the heat treatment induced effects on the mechanical properties. Applications covered in these articles are targeted at the aerospace, automobile, defense and aerospace sectors. Overall, the information presented in this book is of significant importance for academic and industrial-based researchers who wish to inform themselves regarding this upcoming highly promising manufacturing technique.

3D printing, additive manufacturing, electron beam melting, selective laser melting, laser metal deposition, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, composites

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Stimuli-responsive polymer systems can be defined as functional materials that show physical or chemical property changes in response to external stimuli such as temperature, radiation, chemical agents, pH, mechanical stress, and electric and magnetic fields. Recent developments in manufacturing techniques have facilitated the production of a wide range of stimuli-responsive polymer systems, such as micro- and nanoscale structures, with potential applications in soft sensors and actuators, smart textiles, soft robots, and artificial muscles. This book brings together the recent progress in manufacturing techniques, with particular emphasis on 3D and 4D printing and applications of stimuli-responsive polymer systems in biomedicine and soft robotics.

acrylic rubber --- shape-memory polymer --- hindered phenol --- hydrogen bonding --- modeling --- soft actuator --- soft robot --- 3D print --- stimuli-responsive materials --- gelatin --- interpenetrated polymers --- relative humidity --- diffraction gratings --- permeability --- climatic chamber --- silk fibroin --- 3D printing --- bioink --- properties --- biomedical applications --- 4D printing --- shape memory polymer --- self-morphing --- experiments --- FEM --- stimuli-responsive polymer --- soft robotic actuators --- 3D printing --- 4D printing

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3D printing is rapidly emerging as a key manufacturing technique that is capable of serving a wide spectrum of applications, ranging from engineering to biomedical sectors. Its ability to form both simple and intricate shapes through computer-controlled graphics enables it to create a niche in the manufacturing sector. Key challenges remain, and a great deal of research is required to develop 3D printing technology for all classes of materials including polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites. In view of the growing importance of 3D manufacturing worldwide, this Special Issue aims to seek original articles to further assist in the development of this promising technology from both scientific and technological perspectives. Targeted reviews, including mini-reviews, are also welcome, as they play a crucial role in educating students and young researchers.

selective laser melting --- maraging steel --- aging behaviour --- reversed austenite --- 3D printing --- selective laser melting (SLM) --- part redesign --- SLM structure performance --- frame structure reconstruction --- additive manufacturing --- 3D printing --- electron beam melting --- titanium alloys --- microstructure --- wear properties --- selective laser melting --- aluminum matrix composites --- microstructure --- thermodynamic behavior --- formation mechanism --- additive manufacturing --- forming defects --- bonding quality --- forming morphology --- selective laser melting (SLM) --- magnesium --- additive manufacturing --- microstructure --- mechanical properties --- corrosion behavior --- porosity --- microhardness --- Selective Laser Melting (SLM) --- advanced X-ray computed tomography (XCT) --- Ti6Al4V --- selective laser melting --- electron beam melting --- single strut --- mechanical properties --- tailored blanks --- additive manufacturing --- laser deposition welding --- n/a

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Because of the increasing pressure on both food safety and packaging/food waste, the topic is important both for academics, applied research, industry and also for environment protection. Different materials, such as glass, metals, paper and paperboards, and non-degradable and degradable polymers, with versatile properties, are attractive for potential uses in food packaging. Food packaging is the largest area of application within the food sector. Only the nanotechnology-enabled products in the food sector account for ~50% of the market value, with and the annual growth rate is 11.65%. Technological developments are also of great interest. In the food sector, nanotechnology is involved in packaging materials with extremely high gas barriers, antimicrobial properties, and also in nanoencapsulants for the delivery of nutrients, flavors, or aromas, antimicrobial, and antioxidant compounds. Applications of materials, including nanomaterials in packaging and food safety, are in forms of: edible films, polymer nanocomposites, as high barrier packaging materials, nanocoatings, surface biocides, silver nanoparticles as potent antimicrobial agents, nutrition and neutraceuticals, active/bioactive packaging, intelligent packaging, nanosensors and nanomaterial-based assays for the detection of food relevant analytes (gasses, small organic molecules and food-borne pathogens) and bioplastics.

powdered rosemary ethanolic extract --- poly(lactic acid) --- bioactive food packaging --- biomaterials --- polymer --- nanocomposites --- nanocoatings --- food packaging --- risks --- smart nanomaterials --- electrospinning --- nanocoating --- chitosan --- vegetable oil --- essential oil --- cold-press oil --- antimicrobial --- antioxidant --- edible film --- alginate film --- pectin film --- essential oil --- barrier properties --- mechanical properties --- graphene --- carbon nanotubes --- poly(lactic) acid --- degradation --- combustion --- fire --- risk analysis --- chitosan --- rosehip seed oil --- montmorillonite nanoclay --- antibacterial --- antioxidant --- food packaging --- customization --- product design --- personalized design --- reverse engineering --- computer aid design (CAD) --- fused deposition modelling (FDM) --- packaging design --- product design --- mechanical properties --- thermoforming --- tensile test --- 3D printing --- simulation --- technology --- thiazolidine-4-one scaffold --- chitosan --- polymeric systems --- antibacterial activity